Alton Towers Spa: Review

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The Spa Set in the heart of the Alton Towers resort at the Alton Towers Hotel, this luxurious spa offers a range of Elemis treatments, a host of pampering make-over options and some top class aqua relaxation rooms.

The treatment A stint in the aqua relaxation rooms and a classic back massage

What it involves There's nothing like a back massage to soothe away any tension or stress. My therapist put me straight at ease, rubbing and easing any tension from my back and shoulders. The relaxing aromatherapy oils had me dozing off in minutes - with a healing peppermint oil to finish, which smelt amazing. After the massage it was on to the aqua relaxation rooms, which included a steam room, sauna, sensory showers, pool and Jacuzzi. Hop from room to room feeling more and more like a goddess at each stop.

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The verdict It's official - I've found the perfect girly getaway. Whether your mates love adrenalin-fuelled theme park fun, or they'd rather be wrapped in a bath robe and left to steam, there's something for everyone. My friends and I hit the theme parks on day one of our two day trip, screaming our lungs out on Nemesis and Air, and behaving like children in the Waterpark (adult in a rubber ring coming through). After a surprisingly good buffet dinner we slept soundly and by the second morning we were ready to hit the spa. The back massage was heavenly - soothing away all the aches and pains a day of throwing yourself around like a teenager will give you. But the real revelation was the aqua relaxation rooms. The Grecian-themed steam, sauna, pool and shower rooms are the perfect setting for a day of pure indulgence. You'd never know you were in the middle of a theme park.

The info The Alton Towers Spa is located in the Alton Towers Hotel, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB. Call 0871 222 2400 for more details. A back massage is £35, and three hours in the aqua relaxation rooms is £12.50. Visit www.altontowers.com for more information.